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English for Effective Business Speaking

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Course Summary

This course is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their vocabulary and communication skills in a business setting. The course covers a variety of topics including finance, marketing, and management.

Key Learning Points

Learn essential business English vocabulary
Improve communication skills in a business setting
Gain confidence in speaking and writing in English

Learning Outcomes

Develop a strong foundation in business English vocabulary
Improve communication skills in a business setting
Gain confidence in speaking and writing in English

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Intermediate level English proficiency
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures

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Related Education Paths

Professional Certificate in Business English Communication

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Description

This course aims to improve your Business English speaking skills by developing your use of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, spoken communication skills within a Business context, and your ability to deliver professional business speeches for specific purposes. Skills learned in this course will be used in the cross-cultural communications course and help prepare you to deliver the professional business presentation in the Capstone project.

Outline

Welcome module
Welcome to our course
Introduction to our Specialization
Guest Speaker-Prof.Caroline Wang-Effective Business Speaking
Objectives and outcomes
Learning how to learn
Learning vocabulary
The HKUST English Grammar Guide (EGG)

Introduction to business speaking
From interviews to presentations
Verbal and Non Verbal Communication Part 1- Verbal
Verbal and Non Verbal Communication Part 2- Non Verbal
Challenging English grammar: redundant adjectives
Challenging English sound - /u/ "full" and /u:/ "fool" AND /I/ "sit" and /i:/ "seat"
Objectives and outcomes
Elements of introducing yourself
Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
Adjective and adverb word order
Vocabulary practice
Module 2

Interviews
Job Interviews
Speaking to Inform & Persuade
Context & Directness
Peer-review practice: Sample Self Introduction
Sample - Describe your Strengths and Weaknesses
Challenging English grammar: 'the', 'a' and 'an'
Challenging English Sounds -/ð/ "they" /d/ "day"
Challenging English Sounds-/æ/ "man" /e/ "men"
Objectives and outcomes
Introduce yourself in a Job Interview
Peer-review practice- Introduce yourself in a Job Interview
Peer Practice Review - Describe your Strengths and Weaknesses
Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
Referring to something mentioned before
Before names of professions (articles & determiners)
Before singular countable nouns
Before uncountable nouns
Peer-review practice: Introduce yourself in a Job Interview
Peer Practice Review - Describe your Strengths and Weaknesses
Vocabulary practice
Module 3

Business pitches
Elements of a persuasive presentation
The elevator pitch
Rhythm, stress and pausing
Body language
Challenging English: giving opinions
Challenging English sounds -/ð/ "then" /z/ "zen"
Challenging English sounds - /θ/ "thin" /s/ "sin"
Objectives and outcomes
More on stress and pausing
Peer review practice: stress and pausing
What do we mean when we say 'rhetoric'?
Rhetorical devices in persuasive speeches
Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
More on giving opinions
Discourse markers
Peer review practice
Peer review practice: stress and pausing
Vocabulary quiz
Peer review practice
Module 4

Business presentations
The differences between written and spoken English
Preparing and planning presentations
Designing effective visuals
Engaging the audience
Hedging your language
Challenging English grammar: prepositions
Challenging English sounds /ɒ/ "not" and /ʌ/ "nut" AND /p/ "pit" and /b/ "bit"
Objectives and outcomes
Arranging and organizing presentations
Presenting data in charts and graphs
Understanding the differences between seminars and conferences
Presenting online
Business Case: zAnta Boutique Hotel
Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
More on prepositions
Common preposition errors
Vocabulary quiz
Module 5

Concluding module
Final exam

Summary of User Reviews

This Business English Vocabulary course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. Students have found the course to be well-structured, engaging and extremely helpful in improving their business English communication skills. One key aspect that many users thought was good was the practical nature of the course, which allowed them to immediately apply what they learned in real-life business scenarios.

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured and engaging course
Extremely helpful in improving business English communication skills
Practical nature of the course allows for immediate application in real-life business scenarios

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course material to be too basic
Course may not be suitable for those with advanced business English skills
Some users reported technical issues with the course platform

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